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Hello Sloss Community,

We wanted to check in with everyone as we approach the beginning of the Spring 2021 Semester. To those of you that participated in the winter session, you have our heartfelt congratulations!

In many ways the start of Spring 2021 feels overwhelming. We are seeing a number of things occur globally, nationally, and locally. Last week, we saw efforts to terrorize our government officials and threaten our democracy. We continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges of a global health crisis in all of our communities. And yet, we are optimistic as we start a new semester and look forward to the possibilities of a new year. We continue to commit ourselves to our vision of creating a campus that works collaboratively towards greater equity for all. We are excited to share resources and programming that we hope will inspire you to learn new things and strengthen your networks on campus.

And lastly, we want you to know as you embark on a new semester that we are here for you. All of us at Sloss are available for virtual consultations and check-ins. You can find our contact information and meet all of our Spring 2021 staff on our Meet the Staff page. Please reach out, we'd love to hear from you!

Below you will find a number of upcoming online programs and encourage you to join in and create community with us. We hope to see you all virtually soon.

Best,
The Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity Staff

Me and White Supremacy
Book Circle

This book circle is intended for people who are sincere in their commitment to understanding and dismantling white supremacy in society and in themselves. This group will be guided by The Circle Way approach to collaboration and participation. This book circle will meet virtually for six weeks, one hour each week, beginning in February. Books will be provided by the Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity.

Book Circle Registration

The Circle Way Approach

Feminist Friday

Spring 2021 Feminist Friday's begin on Friday, February 5 at 1:00 PM CST. Join us for a discussion on Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists? --A critical analysis of Linda Nochlin's infamous article led by Nancy Gebhart.

Complete schedule and Zoom links available on Sloss Center web page.

AAUW Start Smart
Salary Negotiation Workshop

Illustration of a person working on a laptop and text for AAUW workshop event

AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop on Tuesday, February 9 from 6 - 8 pm CST, online via Zoom.

AAUW Start Smart is a free, 2 hour workshop specifically designed to teach you how to negotiate salaries for a new job.

Registration Link

A Primer on Protest Art

Photo collage of Letitia Kenemer looking at art, holding a protest sign, and head and shoulders photo

Join us on Wednesday, February 10 for A Primer on Protest Art featuring a discussion on Protest Posters and Craftivism led by Letitia Kenemer.

Letitia Kenemer is the art lady at the Memorial Union, managing the exhibits, permanent art collection, and the Workspace where she has introduced programming that brings awareness to and celebrates folx including LGBTQIA+, survivors of human trafficking, and women. Craftivism is an important part of her personal artwork via feminist cross stitch/embroidery, Women’s March and BLM protest signs, mixed media assemblage, and collage.

2021/2022 Scholarships

Illustration of a letter with a pencil and text description of the scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students

The Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity administers two scholarships for adult and nontraditional students. Graduate and undergraduate scholarships available. Application closes on March 1, 2021.

Scholarship Applications

Margaret Sloss
Gender Equity Award

Know someone that is contributing to the advancement of gender equity at Iowa State? Acknowledge their contributions with the Margaret Sloss Gender Equity Award. This award is bestowed upon individuals to acknowledge their commitment to helping gain gender equity at Iowa State University. This award is open to students, faculty, staff, and community members. Nominations open on January 2, 2021 and close March 1, 2021.

Nomination Form

The Science of Happiness
LD ST 370 Section 2

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The Science of Happiness (LD ST 370 Section 2). The course will explore the science of happiness and neuroplasticity, as well as examine and create immediately deployable skills to increase happiness in self and community. This course is not intended to replace professional therapy, rather, it can be considered a supplement to that work. Participants will enjoy a safe, supportive, and collaborative classroom as we journey through the evaluation of our personal beliefs, values, and assumptions.

LD ST 370 Section 2 is on Tues/Thurs 9:30 - 10:50 AM with
Dr. Chad Cardani-Trollinger, Assistant Teaching Professor,
Leadership Studies Program

ISLE

Iowa State Leadership Experience

Register today for the virtual Iowa State Leadership Experience on Saturday, January 30 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm CST. The Iowa State Leadership Experience (ISLE) is a one-day leadership conference that brings students together to collaborate, engage, and practice meaningful leadership. ISLE is a collaboration between Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, and the University of Iowa and is open to students from all three campuses. The 2021 ISLE conference theme is "Unified Resilience in Leadership".

Get in touch!

Have something you want us to cover in our next newsletter? Want to submit a feminist event for us to include? Want to simply let us know you appreciate our work?

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